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FM52 HNG

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,711 mi
Last recorded150,711 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 150,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Over rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 148,088 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 148,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 143,789 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,298 miles

Nearside Rear light corrosion on sill

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking inside wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light corrosion on sill

Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both lower rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,637 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Low fuel light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 1004 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working ? (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working ? (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Low fuel light on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2015 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,731 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 96,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,954 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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FM52 HNG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM52 HNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM52 HNG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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